Summer Dates & Deadlines
Recommended Timeline
Planning ahead? Use the following dates as a guide for the best summer experience possible:
January-February
Make summer session plans with your advisor and explore course options.
Look Up CoursesApril-May
Submit your application for summer financial aid. You'll need to be registered first.
Learn About Summer AidDates & Deadlines Guide
Quarters
Most EWU Summer Session courses are held on a quarter schedule. This includes eight-week and four-week courses.
Semesters
Only CMSD, OT and PT summer classes are held on a semester schedule. These courses are for admitted EWU students only.
Short Courses & Workshops
If you take a study abroad class or participate in a field camp, your class might be considered a short course or workshop.
Quarter Schedule*
Most summer classes at EWU are held on a quarter system.
| Session | Dates | Tuition Due | Drop With No "W" on Transcript | Drop With "W" on Transcript | 100% Refund Period | 50% Refund Period | 0% Refund Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Eight-Week Session | June 22 - Aug. 14 | June 29 | June 22 - July 6 | July 7 - Aug. 8 | June 22 - 28 | June 29 - July 22 | July 23 - Aug. 14 |
| First Four-Week Session | June 22 - July 17 | June 29 | June 22 - July 6 | July 7 - July 10 | June 22 - 28 | June 29 - July 6 | July 7 - 17 |
| Second Four-Week Session | July 20 - Aug. 14 | July 27 | July 21 - Aug. 1 | Aug. 3 - 9 | July 20 - 26 | July 26 - 31 | Aug. 1 - 14 |
*Dates listed are for Summer 2026.
Semester Schedule*
The only classes held on a semester schedule are CMSD, OT and PT courses.
| Session | Dates | Tuition Due | Drop With No "W" on Transcript | Drop With "W" on Transcript | 100% Refund Period | 50% Refund Period | 0% Refund Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester | May 4 - July 17 | May 11 | May 4 - 15 | May 16 - June 19 | May 4 - 10 | May 11 - June 3 | June 4 - July 17 |
*Dates listed are for Summer 2026.
Vacation Dates
Planning on taking classes year-round? You’ll have the weekend between spring semester and summer semester off, plus three weeks between summer and fall semester.
Short Courses & Workshop Schedule
Use the following deadlines table for courses that have special dates assigned in EagleNET.
| Course Length (Days) | Tuition Due | Drop With No "W" on Transcript and 100% Refund | Drop With "W" on Transcript and 0% Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | Day 1 | Through Day 1 | N/A |
| 4 - 10 | Day 1 | Through Day 1 | Through Day 3 |
| 11 - 15 | Day 3 | Through Day 1 | Through Day 5 |
| 16 - 25 | Day 3 | Through Day 5 | Through Day 10 |
| 26 - 35 | Day 3 | Through Day 5 | Through Day 15 |